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Apps That
Went Free on
2015-12-20

Help the Crystal Gems defend the galaxy, decorate a Christmas tree, and track your mileage with today’s collection of apps and games.

Attack the Light
iPhone
iPad
Attack the Light

Attack the Light

Cartoon Network

Help the Crystal Gems defend the galaxy in Attack the Light.

It’s a blast for fans of the Cartoon Network show and those who enjoy a good turn-based RPG.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, and Steven need your help in stopping a powerful Gem weapon from being activated. You and your team are able to travel through the environments with a swipe. When you come across enemies, you must utilize all four of your team members’ powers in order to take them down. During your turn you can target each attack with a tap. Each attack will use up a specific amount of star power, and when it’s gone, your turn is up. As you explore the caves, you’ll be rewarded with secret treasures and experience points, helping you unleash even more devastating attacks.

If you’re at all interested in RPGs, you have to check out Attack the Light. It has a low barrier of entry, and the artwork and storyline are simply fantastic.

The only reason to skip this one is if you despise turn-based games of any kind.

Easy Portfolio - ePortfolio Tool for Students & Teachers
iPhone
iPad
Easy Portfolio - ePortfolio Tool for Students & Teachers

Easy Portfolio - ePortfolio Tool for Students & Teachers

Jarrod Robinson

This education tool allows students and teachers to capture and showcase their work.

It’s obviously designed for students and teachers.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

You're able to create as many portfolios and groups as necessary. Each portfolio can include an endless number of photos, videos, audio recordings, files, notes, and URLs. You can also sort the data for quick discovery. Entire portfolios can be exported and shared via email or Dropbox.

If you want to show off what you’ve learned, Easy Portfolio is the way to do it.

If you’re impatient and have a ton of content, Easy Portfolio may not be your best option since there isn’t a way to batch import.

SharpScan Pro: OCR PDF scanner
iPhone
iPad
SharpScan Pro: OCR PDF scanner

SharpScan Pro: OCR PDF scanner

Pixelnetica

Scan documents and recognize their text with SharpScan Pro.

It’s perfect for business travelers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Scanning is a breeze with SharpScan Pro. You’re able to scan a single page or multiple pages rapidly. The app’s powerful camera engine ensures every pixel counts, getting rid of noise, shadows, distortions, and other artifacts. It’s also able to automatically detect the edges of your documents, but you can manually adjust them if need be. After scanning your documents you’re able to recognize the text in over 50 languages. Documents can be stored in the app, on your iDevice, or in the cloud.

If you need a reliable document scanner, you’ve found one. SharpScan Pro produces fantastic quality scans that can be sent wherever they need to go.

If you need to layer the text you’ve recognized, you’re going to want a different app. SharpScan Pro separately charges you for the feature.

Bogga Christmas Tree
iPhone
iPad
Bogga Christmas Tree

Bogga Christmas Tree

Boggatap

Grab the family and gather around your iDevice to decorate your own Bogga Christmas Tree!

It’s ideal for children who love to create.

$3.99 $3.99
Why we picked this?

Bogga Christmas Tree will put you in a jolly good mood. Pick a base and then drop the tree on it. You’re able to decorate your tree with different garlands, ornaments, lights, balls, stars, and treats by tapping to place them. You’re also able to create your own custom ornaments and backgrounds using your iDevice’s camera. When you’re all finished decorating, snap a photo of your tree and share it to spread some holiday cheer!

If you’re feeling festive, download Bogga Christmas Tree today. It’s all of the fun of setting up and decorating a tree without all of the hassle.

If you have children under the age of two, they won’t be able to handle the interface all by themselves.

Fuel Cost Calculator & Tracker
iPhone
Fuel Cost Calculator & Tracker

Fuel Cost Calculator & Tracker

Dennis Donner

Track how much fuel you’re going through with Fuel.

It’s great for business owners and anyone else curious about their mileage.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

Before you do anything else, add at least one vehicle to the database. Fuel allows you to track multiple vehicles at once. When it’s time to fill up, simply choose one of the vehicles and record the mileage, price, and amount of fuel added. Fuel will calculate the rest for you. You’re also able to record any other vehicle-related expenses if necessary. All of your vehicle costs, fuel prices, and fuel consumption can be diagramed as well.

If you drive frequently, download Fuel today. Its clean and simple interface will make the process of tracking your consumption painless.

The only major downside is that there isn’t a native iPad app that you can sync the data with.